May all creatures, both the weak and the strong, find and abide in peace! ~ Excerpt from Metta Sutra From the book, Buddha’s Words of Wisdom, Allen, G.F., 1959 Phew! Another year, another Obon and it is now over. We can start to think of the other things that we have put aside. For some […]

We are so happy to report that this years Obon Festival in Santa Maria was a success. Bringing family and friends together for a day filled with fun and laughter. Below church friend Letitia Hayes caught some of the action for us. Here’s just some of hte wonderful photos from this years event. If you […]

We are always excited to share the wonderful news of family and friends coming together. News Channel 3 KETY put together a small story on our Annual Obon Festival. Just in case you missed the festival or the coverage. We hope this encourages more families and friends to come next year. CLICK HERE to read […]

Death leaves a heartache that No one can heal, love leaves A memory no one can steal. ~Inscription on an Irish Headstone By now you have received your raffle and dinner tickets for Guadalupe Buddhist Church’s (GBC) Obon. We have to wear a new hat of being a salesman. It is a difficult role to […]

Special Thanks goes out to The Santa Maria Times for the online article of this years Obon Festival. Here’s a link tot hte article for you to enjoy. https://santamariatimes.com/lifestyles/photos-guadalupe-buddhist-church-obon-festival-at-the-veterans-memorial/collection_d868f2ef-f225-57b1-a1a9-aef168b3df17.html#1